It had a movable mechanical arm with a slender proboscis-like pipette at the tip.

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Could the lowly proboscis someday lead scientists to create chemicals that might keep anger and violence under control?

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There are still things to look forward to along the way back: proboscis monkeys, kingfishers, hornbills and crocodiles.

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It all starts with the humble proboscis (see chart).

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During the quieter parts of the year (avoid August where increased numbers of tourists scatter the wildlife away from the river, and fruiting season drives the orangutans deep into the forest), you will not need to travel far before you see trees filled with proboscis monkeys.

BBC: Drifting down the Sekonyer